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Bibliophany 

Bibliophany (n.)
bib-lee-oh-fuh-nee

Etymology: Early 21st century; from Greek βιβλίο (biblío) 'book' and φανερός (faneros) 'manifest' or 'revealed'.

Definition:

The experience of a sudden and profound realization or understanding, often life-changing, that is derived specifically from reading a book.
An epiphany or moment of clarity triggered by the content or message of a written work, causing a shift in one's perspective, values, or beliefs.
After finishing the novel, she experienced a bibliophany that altered the way she viewed her place in the world.
Bibliophany by JuanCGuerrero April 26, 2023
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bibliophagia 

the act of eating books.
The paper and book covers in my fecal matter and the disappearing of all books in my house is a direct result of my recent bouts of bibliophagia.
bibliophagia by H Resin April 5, 2011
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bibliophoney 

One who browses bookstores because they prefer the feel of real books, but ultimately purchases the book on their smart phone as they leave the store.
Bookstore clerk 1: that guys such a bibliophoney, he's just browsing not buying.

Browsing the Kindle store is not as much fun as strolling around the Borders bibliophoning
bibliophoney by thinkconor March 17, 2012
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
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sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004
Word of the Day on May 18, 2026